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Solo Tone
New Light
John Mayer
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Silver Sky
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2018. Gear confirmed for 'New Light' era by multiple sources. Pedalboard includes Wampler Tumnus, JHS Bonsai (TS10 mode), and delay (Aqua Puss or similar). Amp reverb used at low setting. Guitar is PRS Silver Sky, not Stratocaster, for this session.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and glassymild breakupsinging sustaintouch-sensitiveslightly compressedwarm, rounded highsclear note separationsubtle delay ambiencespring reverb deptharticulate phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique with expressive bends, dynamic control, and precise phrasing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord work.
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Create Free AccountGuitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Silver Sky
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2018. Gear confirmed for 'New Light' era by multiple sources. Pedalboard includes Wampler Tumnus, JHS Bonsai (TS10 mode), and delay (Aqua Puss or similar). Amp reverb used at low setting. Guitar is PRS Silver Sky, not Stratocaster, for this session.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and glassymild breakupsinging sustaintouch-sensitiveslightly compressedwarm, rounded highsclear note separationsubtle delay ambiencespring reverb deptharticulate phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique with expressive bends, dynamic control, and precise phrasing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord work.